Feb 24 clues & answers
Every clue of this Indian mini crossword by Mangesh Ghogre, with the answer and, where it helps, how the wordplay works. Solve it yourself first: the puzzle is open to subscribers.
Across
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1A
___ pick: Minor criticism
NIT
A “nit” is a small flaw or minor criticism. So “nitpick” means to focus on minor faults.
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4A
"Khullam Khulla" author Kapoor
RISHI
Rishi Kapoor wrote the memoir *Khullam Khulla* with journalist Meena Iyer. So the Kapoor in the clue is Rishi.
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6A
Online business, like Flipkart
ETAIL
ETAIL means selling goods through the internet. Flipkart is an example of an e-tail business.
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7A
Guzzled
DRANK
“Guzzled” means drank something quickly or in large amounts. So DRANK fits the clue.
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8A
Often separated couple?
SOCKS
A pair of socks is a couple. They often get separated in the laundry.
Down
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1D
Prefix for NO2 compound
NITRO
“Nitro” is the prefix used for compounds that contain the NO₂ group. For example, nitrobenzene has a nitro group attached to a benzene ring.
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2D
Newton's first name
ISAAC
Newton refers to the scientist Sir Isaac Newton. His first name was Isaac, so ISAAC fits the clue.
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3D
What one may not do in a rapid fire round on "Koffee with Karan"
THINK
In a rapid-fire round on *Koffee with Karan*, guests have to answer quickly. They may not have time to think before responding.
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4D
Many sindoor shades
REDS
Sindoor is traditionally red, and it comes in many shades. So “many sindoor shades” points to REDS.
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5D
Varieties
ILKS
“Ilks” means kinds or types. So it’s another word for varieties.